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- 2080 Grade increment · 5+5 marks
Read the following part of a news story and do the tasks that follow.
Traditional red telephone boxes are disappearing from British streets because mobile phones are now widely used to make calls outside the home. But many communities want to keep their telephone boxes – these are mostly owned by BT, a telecommunications company. Now, in response to public demand, BT has launched a scheme called 'Adopt a kiosk'.
For as little as £1, telephone kiosks are adopted and turned into something else, for example, art galleries, information centers and, most popular of all mini libraries. Telephone box libraries have now appeared in towns and villages all over Britain.
Shelves are built in the telephone box, and books are donated by locals. The libraries are operated as book exchanges: readers can come and take a book any time they like, but they must replace or return books they take. Some kiosks are locked at night; others are open round the clock. All kinds of books appear on the shelves, from detective stories and biographies, to cookery books and Harry Potter novels.
'Everyone stops to chat around the phone box,' say Claire from Essex. 'It's really brought the community together.' 'Our nearest public library is several kilometers away, so it's great to have this facility in our village,' adds her partner, Steve. 'I can read e-book on my tablet, but I'd far rather turn the pages of a real book!'
3.1 Choose and copy the correct alternative to answer the following questions. (5 x 1 = 5)
I. Which of the following statements best summarizes the first paragraph?
(a) Telephone boxes are disappearing from the streets in Britain.
(b) Mobile phones are being extensively used to make calls outside home.
(c) Mobile phones have replaced the public telephone boxes.
(d) Mobile phones are used to make international calls.
II. How do the public get benefitted with the 'Adopt a kiosk' scheme?
(a) The public can purchase the telephone boxes and take home.
(b) The public can sell the telephone boxes to anyone they like.
(c) The public can clear the areas the telephone boxes covered.
(d) The public can use the telephone boxes for different purpose.
III. What is the main idea of the 3rd paragraph?
(a) closing schedule of libraries
(b) distribution of detective stories
(c) construction of mini libraries
(d) availability of various kinds of books
IV. What has brought the community together?
(a) mobile phone
(b) telephone
(c) telephone box library
(d) public library
V. Which of the following is TRUE about Steve?
(a) He prefers reading e-books.
(b) He prefers reading real books.
(c) He prefers working in libraries.
(d) He prefers making calls from telephone boxes.
3.2 Answer the following questions. (5 x 1 = 5)
I. Which company launched the scheme called 'Adopt a kiosk'?
II. Mention one use of the telephone box.
III. How are the communities collecting the books in the mini libraries?
IV. State the opening hours of the mini libraries.
V. Where is Steve from?
For as little as £1, telephone kiosks are adopted and turned into something else, for example, art galleries, information centers and, most popular of all mini libraries. Telephone box libraries have now appeared in towns and villages all over Britain.
Shelves are built in the telephone box, and books are donated by locals. The libraries are operated as book exchanges: readers can come and take a book any time they like, but they must replace or return books they take. Some kiosks are locked at night; others are open round the clock. All kinds of books appear on the shelves, from detective stories and biographies, to cookery books and Harry Potter novels.
'Everyone stops to chat around the phone box,' say Claire from Essex. 'It's really brought the community together.' 'Our nearest public library is several kilometers away, so it's great to have this facility in our village,' adds her partner, Steve. 'I can read e-book on my tablet, but I'd far rather turn the pages of a real book!'
Answer
3.1 Choose the correct alternative
I. (a) Telephone boxes are disappearing from the streets in Britain. The first paragraph says the traditional red boxes are vanishing because mobile phones are widely used.
II. (d) The public can use the telephone boxes for different purposes. Under the scheme, adopted kiosks become art galleries, information centres or mini libraries.
III. (d) availability of various kinds of books. The third paragraph says that all kinds of books appear on the shelves, from detective stories to Harry Potter novels.
IV. (c) telephone box library. Claire says that everyone stops to chat around it and that it has brought the community together.
V. (b) He prefers reading real books. Steve says he would far rather turn the pages of a real book than read an e-book.
3.2 Answer the following questions
I. BT (a telecommunications company) launched the scheme called 'Adopt a kiosk'. II. A telephone box can be used as a mini library (or an art gallery or an information centre). III. The communities collect the books through donations from the local people, and the libraries work as book exchanges. IV. Some kiosks are locked at night, while others are open round the clock, so readers can take a book any time they like. V. Steve is from Essex (he is Claire's partner and lives in a village in Britain).
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- 2080 Chaitra · Karnali · 5 marks
Read the part of a letter below, and answer the questions that follow. (5×1 = 5)
We (Save the Children) are disappointed, however, that you have not expanded this list of young climate leaders to children in all their diversity. Millions of children took part in school strikes for climate action in 2019 and early 2020 and demonstrated their outrage and constructive solutions in equal measure. They have been agents of change in the climate debate using their channels of influence-schools, social media, and street protest- to catalyse global North to the global South engaging with political and corporate leaders- in their home countries and also within the international system-most recently at the UN Human Rights Council-claiming their right to a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment as critical foundation to realizing their wellbeing and rights.
I. Why is Save the Children unhappy?
II. When did the children protest?
III. Who does the word 'they' in the third sentence refer to?
IV. In what way did the children express their outrage in climate debate?
V. Where have the children protested most recently?
Answer
I. Save the Children is unhappy (disappointed) because the list of young climate leaders has not been expanded to include children in all their diversity. II. The children protested in 2019 and early 2020 (school strikes for climate action). III. 'They' refers to the millions of children who took part in the school strikes for climate action. IV. The children expressed their outrage through school strikes, social media and street protests, and by engaging with political and corporate leaders. V. The children most recently protested at the UN Human Rights Council.
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- 2080 Chaitra · Madhesh · 5+5 marks
Read the following text and do the tasks that follow.
The construction of the Dhangadhi-Dipayal fast track has been abandoned. Dhangadhi and Dipayal are the respective headquarters of Kailali and Doti districts. Earlier, when Dhangadhi was chosen as the provincial capital, the state's political leaders, including the Chief Minister, had committed to complete the fast track in two years.
According to the initial Detailed Project Report (DPR), the fast track covered 84 kilometers between Kailali's Khutiya to Dipayal. However, after the project came under the purview of the provincial government, the fast track was extended to 105 km to connect Dhangadhi with Dipayal via Khutiya, which is half the length of the Dadeldhura-Dipayal highway on which the locals now travel.
A second Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) for this project had to be carried out. Birendra Bahadur Chand, the engineer in charge of the second EIE, says another EIE was necessary because more trees were being felled. "The second EIE report is now collecting dust at the Ministry of Forest and Environment. Construction could not proceed as there were trees on the track," he says.
Apart from blacktopping, there have already been applications for other construction works on the fast track. The section from Dhangadhi's Hasanpur to Khutiya is now 80 percent complete. Except for a maintenance contract worth Rs. 7.1 million, all the work on the fast track is in disarray.
3.1 Fill in the blanks with the correct information from the text. (5x1=5)
I. Dhangadhi also served as ............. capital in the past.
II. In initial DPR the fast track covered ............ kilometres.
III. Birendra Bahadur Chand is .......... of second EIE.
IV. The main obstruction for the construction is the trees ........
V. Eighty percent work is complete in the section from ........
3.2 Answer the following questions. (5x1=5)
I. What had the Chief Minister committed to do?
II. Which organization was responsible for the extension of the fast track to Khutiya?
III. What does EIE stand for?
IV. Why was the next EIE needed?
V. What amount of money is allocated for the maintenance of the fast track?
According to the initial Detailed Project Report (DPR), the fast track covered 84 kilometers between Kailali's Khutiya to Dipayal. However, after the project came under the purview of the provincial government, the fast track was extended to 105 km to connect Dhangadhi with Dipayal via Khutiya, which is half the length of the Dadeldhura-Dipayal highway on which the locals now travel.
A second Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) for this project had to be carried out. Birendra Bahadur Chand, the engineer in charge of the second EIE, says another EIE was necessary because more trees were being felled. "The second EIE report is now collecting dust at the Ministry of Forest and Environment. Construction could not proceed as there were trees on the track," he says.
Apart from blacktopping, there have already been applications for other construction works on the fast track. The section from Dhangadhi's Hasanpur to Khutiya is now 80 percent complete. Except for a maintenance contract worth Rs. 7.1 million, all the work on the fast track is in disarray.
Answer
3.1 Fill in the blanks
I. Dhangadhi also served as provincial capital in the past. II. In the initial DPR the fast track covered 84 kilometres. III. Birendra Bahadur Chand is the engineer in charge of the second EIE. IV. The main obstruction for the construction is the trees on the track (which have to be felled). V. Eighty percent work is complete in the section from Dhangadhi's Hasanpur to Khutiya.
3.2 Answer the following questions
I. The Chief Minister (with other political leaders) had committed to complete the fast track in two years. II. The provincial government was responsible for the extension of the fast track to Khutiya (to connect Dhangadhi with Dipayal). III. EIE stands for Environmental Impact Evaluation. IV. The next EIE was needed because more trees were going to be felled after the track was extended. V. Rs 7.1 million is allocated for the maintenance contract of the fast track.
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- 2080 Chaitra · Sudurpashchim · 10 marks
Farmers in Gadhimai Municipality of Rautahat today organised a demonstration demanding water for irrigation.
Citing the fact that their paddy crops were dying due to lack of irrigation, irate farmers held their demonstration in their fields.
"Fifteen years after the subsidiary canal of Bagmati Irrigation Project was built, the canal has yet to be put into operation. Our paddy fields are parched for want of rain," said Rajdev Das, a farmer of Gadhimai-1, adding that paddy crops planted in some six bighas of land were wasting away.
Another farmer Dipen Shrestha also lamented, "They took our land in the name of constructing irrigation canal. So far, they haven't given us any compensation. On the contrary, even though the canal is ready they don't release water for us," he said.
On his part, Bagmati Irrigation Project divisional engineer Akhilesh Siddhaki said the project had taken farmers' concerns seriously and was working towards addressing them. "Our life has been very tough. We don't have other source for our livelihood," said Kanhaiyalal. The farmers were hopeful that their problem would soon be solved.
3.1 Write 'TRUE' for true statements and 'FALSE' for the false ones. (5×1=5)
I. The farmers protested in front of the project office.
II. The subsidiary canal has already come into function.
III. More than six bighas of paddy crops were damaged.
IV. The farmers would get enough water after the protest.
V. The farmers were positive about having their problem solved.
3.2 Answer the following questions. (5×1=5)
I. What was the farmers' demand?
II. What happened to their paddy crops?
III. Why was Dipen Shrestha in grief?
IV. How did the project engineer assure the farmers?
V. What did Kanhaiyalal's family rely on?
Citing the fact that their paddy crops were dying due to lack of irrigation, irate farmers held their demonstration in their fields.
"Fifteen years after the subsidiary canal of Bagmati Irrigation Project was built, the canal has yet to be put into operation. Our paddy fields are parched for want of rain," said Rajdev Das, a farmer of Gadhimai-1, adding that paddy crops planted in some six bighas of land were wasting away.
Another farmer Dipen Shrestha also lamented, "They took our land in the name of constructing irrigation canal. So far, they haven't given us any compensation. On the contrary, even though the canal is ready they don't release water for us," he said.
On his part, Bagmati Irrigation Project divisional engineer Akhilesh Siddhaki said the project had taken farmers' concerns seriously and was working towards addressing them. "Our life has been very tough. We don't have other source for our livelihood," said Kanhaiyalal. The farmers were hopeful that their problem would soon be solved.
Answer
3.1 True or False
I. FALSE. The farmers held their demonstration in their fields, not in front of the project office. II. FALSE. The canal was built fifteen years ago but has yet to be put into operation. III. FALSE. Paddy crops in about six bighas of land were wasting away, not more than six. IV. FALSE. The text does not say that water would be released; the engineer only said the project was working to address the concerns. V. TRUE. The farmers were hopeful that their problem would soon be solved.
3.2 Answer the following questions
I. The farmers demanded water for irrigation (they wanted the canal to be operated). II. Their paddy crops were dying (wasting away) because of the lack of irrigation. III. Dipen Shrestha was in grief because the project took their land in the name of the canal but has not given any compensation, and even now it does not release water. IV. The project engineer assured them that the project had taken their concerns seriously and was working towards addressing them. V. Kanhaiyalal's family relied on farming (their paddy fields) because they had no other source of livelihood.
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- 2080 Chaitra · Sudurpashchim · 8 marks
The cases of road accident have been increasing in Nepal for decades. Write a letter to the editor explaining the causes, consequences and alternative measures to control accidents in about 200 words.
Answer
Kathmandu
14 October 2026
The Editor
The Himalayan Times
Kathmandu
Subject: Increasing road accidents in Nepal
Sir,
Through the columns of your esteemed daily, I would like to draw the attention of the concerned authorities to the growing number of road accidents in Nepal.
Several causes lie behind this problem. Reckless and drunk driving, overspeeding and overtaking on curves are common. Many roads are narrow, broken and poorly lit, and old, badly maintained vehicles are allowed to ply. Traffic rules are often ignored, and drivers are overworked.
The consequences are heart-breaking. Hundreds of people lose their lives every year and many more are disabled for life. Families lose their breadwinners, the country loses productive citizens, and a large amount of money is spent on treatment and repairs.
To control accidents, the government should build and maintain safe roads with signs and street lights. Traffic rules must be strictly enforced with heavy fines for violators. Driving licences should be given only after a fair test, and vehicles should be checked regularly. Public awareness programmes in schools and communities, and better public transport, would also help.
I hope the authorities will act at once to save precious lives.
Yours faithfully, Anil Sharma Lalitpur
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- 2081 Chaitra · Madhesh · 10 marks
An infrastructure of national pride, Kathmandu-Terai/Madhesh Fast Track (KTFT) is a mega highway project of strategic importance in Nepal. The 72.5 km long fast track will connect Khokana, Lalitpur with Nijgadh, Bara at the East West Highway junction. The project consists of road with the total length of 55.49 km, 87 bridges with the total length of 10.60 km, and three twin tunnels with the total length of 6.41 km. The total travel time is estimated as one hour.
Benefits
The fast track will enhance the country's economic growth and create job opportunities as well. There are so many benefits from KTFT which are the blessings that bring prosperity and progress. Here are several potential benefits that KTFT will bring to our nation.
A. Accelerate the country's economic growth
The construction of KTFT contributes to connect Kathmandu and Terai closer. Since the travel distance is lesser in KTFT, the daily fuel saving could potentially reach more than NRs. five billion. This proximity is sure to have several positive implications on the economic growth of our country.
KTFT - enhanced connectivity can open up a viable option to tourists that come to Nepal through the southern border. At the same time, many of the tourists beyond India will also have options to travel to Nepal via fast track.
Read the text and do the tasks that follow.
A. Fill in the blanks with the correct information from the text. (5×1=5)
(i) KTFT is a big highway project of .......... significance in Nepal.
(ii) The duration of travel time along the track is supposed to be ......
(iii) The total length of the three twin tunnels is ............
(iv) The fast track will speed up the ........... of the country.
(v) The completion of KTFT will .... to connect Kathmandu and Terai.
B. Answer the following questions. (5×1=5)
(i) What does KTFT stand for?
(ii) Which place of Terai will the fast track connect Lalitpur with?
(iii) How will the fast track help in saving the daily fuel consumption?
(iv) How will KTFT support tourists coming through the southern border?
(v) Do you agree that 'KTFT' is really a project of 'National Pride'?
Benefits
The fast track will enhance the country's economic growth and create job opportunities as well. There are so many benefits from KTFT which are the blessings that bring prosperity and progress. Here are several potential benefits that KTFT will bring to our nation.
A. Accelerate the country's economic growth
The construction of KTFT contributes to connect Kathmandu and Terai closer. Since the travel distance is lesser in KTFT, the daily fuel saving could potentially reach more than NRs. five billion. This proximity is sure to have several positive implications on the economic growth of our country.
KTFT - enhanced connectivity can open up a viable option to tourists that come to Nepal through the southern border. At the same time, many of the tourists beyond India will also have options to travel to Nepal via fast track.
Answer
A. Fill in the blanks
(i) KTFT is a big highway project of strategic significance in Nepal. (ii) The duration of travel time along the track is supposed to be one hour. (iii) The total length of the three twin tunnels is 6.41 km. (iv) The fast track will speed up the economic growth of the country. (v) The completion of KTFT will contribute to connect Kathmandu and Terai.
B. Answer the following questions
(i) KTFT stands for Kathmandu-Terai/Madhesh Fast Track. (ii) It will connect Lalitpur (Khokana) with Nijgadh in Bara, at the East-West Highway junction. (iii) The travel distance is shorter on the fast track, so vehicles use less fuel; the daily fuel saving could reach more than Rs 5 billion. (iv) KTFT improves connectivity and gives tourists who enter through the southern border (including many beyond India) a convenient option of travelling to Nepal via the fast track. (v) Yes, I agree. It is a 72.5 km mega project with 87 bridges and three twin tunnels, it cuts the travel time between Kathmandu and Terai to about an hour, saves fuel, boosts the economy, creates jobs and attracts tourists, so it is truly a project of national pride.
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- 2082 Chaitra · Gandaki · 5+5 marks
Read the text and do the tasks.
Tragic Avalanche Strikes Mount Yalung Ri
By Ramesh Thapa
November 4, 2025, Dolakha
A deadly avalanche struck Mount Yalung Ri (5,630m) in Nepal's Dolakha district on November 3, 2025, killing seven climbers and injuring several others. The victims included five foreign mountaineers and two Nepali guides, while at least four Nepali high altitude workers were initially reported missing. Rescue teams, supported by helicopters, rushed to the Rolwaling Range, but heavy snowfall and unstable terrain slowed operations. Survivors described the avalanche as sudden and overwhelming, burying tents and equipment within seconds.
Authorities confirmed the avalanche was part of a wider disaster triggered by cyclone Montha, which swept across the Himalayas between November 1-3, 2025. The storm unleashed multiple avalanches on peaks including Panbari and Yalung Ri, leaving at least nine dead, six injured, and five missing (later found safe). The storm's intensity was unusual for the autumn climbing season, which already poses risks due to shorter summit windows and harsher conditions compared to spring.
Officials and experts warn that climate-driven weather volatility is increasing the danger for Himalayan expeditions. The tragedy underscores the vulnerability of both foreign climbers and Nepali guides, who face mounting hazards as unpredictable storms reshape the risks of high-altitude mountaineering in Nepal.
A. Write TRUE for true and FALSE for false statements. (5×1=5)
a. Five Nepali guides were the victims.
b. The cause of slow operations is heavy snowfall and unstable terrain.
c. The storm caused many avalanches only on Yalung Ri.
d. The avalanche struck Mount Yalung Ri in the autumn season.
e. The text is an example of a news story.
B. Answer these questions. (5×1=5)
a. When was the news written?
b. How were the rescue team supported?
c. Where were the rescue teams taken to?
d. What was the name of the storm that caused the avalanche on Mount Yalung Ri?
e. Was climbing a mountain easier in spring than in autumn? Give a reason.
By Ramesh Thapa
November 4, 2025, Dolakha
A deadly avalanche struck Mount Yalung Ri (5,630m) in Nepal's Dolakha district on November 3, 2025, killing seven climbers and injuring several others. The victims included five foreign mountaineers and two Nepali guides, while at least four Nepali high altitude workers were initially reported missing. Rescue teams, supported by helicopters, rushed to the Rolwaling Range, but heavy snowfall and unstable terrain slowed operations. Survivors described the avalanche as sudden and overwhelming, burying tents and equipment within seconds.
Authorities confirmed the avalanche was part of a wider disaster triggered by cyclone Montha, which swept across the Himalayas between November 1-3, 2025. The storm unleashed multiple avalanches on peaks including Panbari and Yalung Ri, leaving at least nine dead, six injured, and five missing (later found safe). The storm's intensity was unusual for the autumn climbing season, which already poses risks due to shorter summit windows and harsher conditions compared to spring.
Officials and experts warn that climate-driven weather volatility is increasing the danger for Himalayan expeditions. The tragedy underscores the vulnerability of both foreign climbers and Nepali guides, who face mounting hazards as unpredictable storms reshape the risks of high-altitude mountaineering in Nepal.
Answer
A. True or False
a. FALSE. The victims were five foreign mountaineers and two Nepali guides. b. TRUE. Heavy snowfall and unstable terrain slowed the rescue operations. c. FALSE. The storm unleashed avalanches on several peaks, including Panbari and Yalung Ri. d. TRUE. The avalanche struck on 3 November 2025, which is the autumn climbing season. e. TRUE. The text has a headline, byline, date and place, and reports a recent event, so it is a news story.
B. Answer these questions
a. The news was written on 4 November 2025. b. The rescue teams were supported by helicopters. c. The rescue teams were taken (rushed) to the Rolwaling Range in Dolakha. d. The storm was named cyclone Montha. e. Yes, climbing is easier in spring than in autumn because the autumn season has shorter summit windows and harsher conditions.
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- 2082 Chaitra · Karnali · 5 marks
Read the text and write TRUE for true and FALSE for false statements. (5×1=5)
By Jenny Cusack, 30th November, 2021
It's a late night in the Metro area of Phoenix, Arizona. Under the artificial glare of street lamps, a car can be seen slowly approaching. Active sensors on the vehicle radiate a low hum. A green and blue 'W' glows from the windscreen, giving off just enough light to see inside-to a completely empty driver seat.
The wheel navigates the curb, parking as an arrival notification pings on the phone of the person waiting for it. When they open the door to climb inside, a voice greets them over the vehicle's sound system. "Good evening, this car is all yours - with no one upfront," it says.
a. The car seems to be running fast.
b. A driver is driving the car with a 'W' sign.
c. When the car comes near the passenger it sends a notification on his/her phone.
d. The door of the car opens automatically.
e. A voice greets the passenger inside the car.
It's a late night in the Metro area of Phoenix, Arizona. Under the artificial glare of street lamps, a car can be seen slowly approaching. Active sensors on the vehicle radiate a low hum. A green and blue 'W' glows from the windscreen, giving off just enough light to see inside-to a completely empty driver seat.
The wheel navigates the curb, parking as an arrival notification pings on the phone of the person waiting for it. When they open the door to climb inside, a voice greets them over the vehicle's sound system. "Good evening, this car is all yours - with no one upfront," it says.
Answer
a. FALSE. The car is described as slowly approaching. b. FALSE. The driver seat is completely empty; the car is driverless and the 'W' is only a glowing sign. c. TRUE. An arrival notification pings on the phone of the person waiting. d. FALSE. The text says that the person opens the door to climb in; it does not say the door opens automatically. e. TRUE. A voice greets the passenger over the vehicle's sound system.
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- 2082 Chaitra · Koshi · 8 marks
People in Nepal are facing many problems in transportation. What can be done to solve these problems? Write an essay describing the possible solutions to the problems of transportation.
Answer
Solving the Transportation Problems of Nepal
Transportation is the backbone of a country's development, but people in Nepal face many problems in this sector. Roads are narrow, broken and muddy in the rainy season, and in the hills landslides often block them. Cities such as Kathmandu suffer from traffic jams, air pollution and a shortage of safe public transport. Accidents are frequent because of overspeeding, drunk driving and poorly maintained vehicles. Remote villages still have no road at all, so people must carry goods and patients on their backs.
These problems can be solved if the government, the public and the private sector work together. First, good roads should be built and regularly maintained with proper drainage, signs, street lamps and guard walls, and the roads to remote areas should be extended. Second, public transport should be improved by introducing modern, comfortable and punctual buses, electric vehicles and, in the long run, metro or cable cars. This will cut the number of private vehicles and reduce traffic jams and pollution. Third, traffic rules must be strictly enforced; drivers must pass a fair licence test and vehicles must be checked for fitness. Fourth, alternative routes such as fast tracks, railways, ring roads and flyovers should be built to reduce pressure on existing roads. Finally, awareness programmes in schools and through the media can teach people to follow traffic rules and to respect pedestrians.
In conclusion, the transportation problems of Nepal can be solved with planning, honest investment and strict law enforcement. Safe, fast and affordable transport will speed up the economic and social progress of the nation.
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- 2075 · Set BP · 5+5 marks
Read the given notice and do the activities that follow.
GODAVARI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Notice to members of Godavari Alumni Association
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the members of Godavari Alumni Association will be held on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at 16:00 hours at GAA Lounge, Bhagwan Bahal, Thamel, Kathmandu to consider the following agenda:
- Presentation of the annual report by the president.
- Adoption of financial statement comprising of the balance sheet, income and expenditure statement and audit report for the Fiscal year 2074/075 (2017/018).
- Appointment of the auditor and fixation of the remuneration for the fiscal year 2075/076 (2018/019).
- Miscellaneous.
By the order of the Executive Board
General Secretary
A. Write 'True' for true and 'False' for false statements. (5x1=5)
a. The notice intends to inform the share holders of GAA.
b. The annual report will be presented by the president.
c. The Annual General Meeting will pass the audit report for the Fiscal Year 2074/075.
d. The remuneration of the auditor will be fixed for Fiscal Year 2075/076.
e. The notice is published by the order of General Secretary.
B. Answer the following questions. (5x1=5)
a. What is the notice about?
b. When will the meeting be held?
c. Where will the meeting take place?
d. What does the financial statement consist of?
e. Who has issued the notice?
Notice to members of Godavari Alumni Association
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the members of Godavari Alumni Association will be held on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at 16:00 hours at GAA Lounge, Bhagwan Bahal, Thamel, Kathmandu to consider the following agenda:
- Presentation of the annual report by the president.
- Adoption of financial statement comprising of the balance sheet, income and expenditure statement and audit report for the Fiscal year 2074/075 (2017/018).
- Appointment of the auditor and fixation of the remuneration for the fiscal year 2075/076 (2018/019).
- Miscellaneous.
Answer
A.
(a) False. The notice is for the members of the Godavari Alumni Association, not shareholders.
(b) True. The president will present the annual report.
(c) True. The meeting will adopt the financial statement, which includes the audit report for fiscal year 2074/075.
(d) True. The auditor will be appointed and the remuneration fixed for 2075/076.
(e) False. It is issued by order of the Executive Board, and the General Secretary signs it.
B.
(a) The notice is about the Annual General Meeting of the Godavari Alumni Association.
(b) It will be held on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at 16:00 hours.
(c) It will take place at the GAA Lounge, Bhagwan Bahal, Thamel, Kathmandu.
(d) It consists of the balance sheet, the income and expenditure statement and the audit report.
(e) The General Secretary has issued it, by order of the Executive Board.
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- 2078 · 5+5 marks
Read the following news story and do the activities that follow.
Plane Crashes at Bhorletar
By RSS
Lamjung 15 March: A Twin Ottor Plane flying from Kathmandu to Pokhara crashed at Bhorletar early this morning killing all aboard.
It is known that the plane hit the TV tower at Bhorletar and fell straight to the ground with thick mass of fume. The officials at NAC confirm that the plane was carrying 15 research students including 2 crew members who were heading for Pokhara to study on Mountain Tourism. They further reported that the cause of the accident was poor visibility as the sky at the area was covered with exceptionally thick cloud.
One of the local people who saw the crash said, "I heard a big bang in the beginning and looked up to find a smoky place falling down like a shot bird. The plane immediately turned into a big mass of fire and subsequently into a heap of ashes."
Issuing a press report the Ministry of Civil Aviation has expressed its deep condolences to the relatives of the deceased ones and has announced the compensation of Rs 5,00,000 to the family of each dead passenger.
Further investigation about the crash is underway.
A) Select the best alternative and complete the sentence. (5x1=5)
a. The news was prepared in ..............
(i) Kathmandu (ii) Bhorletar (iii) Lamjung
b. The plane was flying from ............
(i) Pokhara to Kathmandu (ii) Kathmandu to Bhorletar (iii) Kathmandu to Pokhara
c. People could see ......... when the plane fell straight on the ground.
(i) flame (ii) smoke (iii) piece of plane
d. The plane crash killed ............... people.
(i) 2 (ii) 15 (iii) 17
e. The investigation about the crash ..........
(i) is completed (ii) isn't started (iii) is going on
B) Answer the following questions. (5x1=5)
a. When did the accident happen?
b. Why did the accident happen?
c. Who were travelling on the plane?
d. What did the local people see?
e. What has the government announced?
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Lamjung 15 March: A Twin Ottor Plane flying from Kathmandu to Pokhara crashed at Bhorletar early this morning killing all aboard.
It is known that the plane hit the TV tower at Bhorletar and fell straight to the ground with thick mass of fume. The officials at NAC confirm that the plane was carrying 15 research students including 2 crew members who were heading for Pokhara to study on Mountain Tourism. They further reported that the cause of the accident was poor visibility as the sky at the area was covered with exceptionally thick cloud.
One of the local people who saw the crash said, "I heard a big bang in the beginning and looked up to find a smoky place falling down like a shot bird. The plane immediately turned into a big mass of fire and subsequently into a heap of ashes."
Issuing a press report the Ministry of Civil Aviation has expressed its deep condolences to the relatives of the deceased ones and has announced the compensation of Rs 5,00,000 to the family of each dead passenger.
Further investigation about the crash is underway.
Answer
A. Best alternatives
a. (iii) Lamjung b. (iii) Kathmandu to Pokhara c. (ii) smoke d. (ii) 15. The plane was carrying 15 research students including 2 crew members, so 15 people in all were killed. e. (iii) is going on
B. Answers
a. The accident happened early in the morning on 15 March.
b. It happened because of poor visibility, as the sky was covered with exceptionally thick cloud, and the plane hit the TV tower at Bhorletar.
c. Research students who were heading for Pokhara to study Mountain Tourism were travelling on the plane. Two of the 15 on board were crew members.
d. The local people saw a smoky place falling down like a shot bird. The plane turned into a big mass of fire and then a heap of ashes.
e. The government (Ministry of Civil Aviation) has announced compensation of Rs 5,00,000 to the family of each dead passenger.
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- 2074 · Set AC · 5 marks
Write a news story based on the clues given in box. (5)
Eight killed, 23 injured in Trishuli bus plunge - 8 people killed ....... 23 injured ....... a bus (Na 4 Kha 7380) plunged into the Trishuli river ....... Chumlingtar - Prithivi Highway ....... Wednesday morning ....... Bus heading to Arghakhanchi from Kathmandu ....... Seven died on spot ....... one died at hospital ....... injured passengers ....... treatment at hospitals in Chitwan ....... police said the bus collided with a truck from opposite direction ....... truck driver taken into custody.
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Eight Killed, 23 Injured in Trishuli Bus Plunge
Chitwan: Eight people were killed and 23 others were injured when a bus (Na 4 Kha 7380) plunged into the Trishuli river at Chumlingtar on the Prithivi Highway on Wednesday morning.
The bus was heading to Arghakhanchi from Kathmandu. Seven passengers died on the spot, and one died while being taken to hospital. The injured passengers are receiving treatment at hospitals in Chitwan.
According to the police, the bus collided with a truck coming from the opposite direction before it fell into the river. The truck driver has been taken into custody. Further investigation is going on.
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- 2075 · Old course · 6 marks
Write a news article under the Head Line "5 Passengers Injured" with the help of the hints provided. (6)
Microbus no. Ba.-3 Pa. 20 --------- going to Pokhara from Kathmandu --------- collided with a stationary truck at Gajuri --------- 5 out of 25 passengers injured ------ 2 taken to local hospital, 3 to Kathmandu ------ all out of danger ----------- the microbus driver and the truck driver in police custody ------ further investigation ------ Dhading Police report.
Answer
5 Passengers Injured
Dhading: Five passengers were injured when a microbus (Ba. 3 Pa. 20), going to Pokhara from Kathmandu, collided with a stationary truck at Gajuri.
Out of the 25 passengers in the microbus, five were injured. Two of them were taken to a local hospital and three to Kathmandu for treatment. All of them are now out of danger.
The Dhading Police reported that the drivers of both the microbus and the truck have been taken into police custody. Further investigation is going on.
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- 2074 · Set AC · 8 marks
Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper complaining about poor public bus service in Nepal. (8)
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Kathmandu
14 October 2026
The Editor
The Kathmandu Post
Kathmandu
Subject: Poor public bus service in Nepal
Sir,
Through the columns of your esteemed daily, I would like to draw the attention of the concerned authorities to the poor condition of public bus service in our country.
Public buses are the main means of transport for ordinary people, but their service is very unsatisfactory. The buses are old, dirty and badly maintained, and they are usually overcrowded, especially in the morning and evening. Passengers, including children, women and the elderly, often have to travel hanging at the door. Drivers and conductors drive recklessly, do not stop at the bus stops and are often rude. Fares are sometimes charged above the fixed rate, and there is no fixed time schedule. These problems lead to accidents, waste of time and a great deal of inconvenience.
I therefore request the authorities to take quick action. Old vehicles should be replaced by new and comfortable ones, and the number of buses should be increased on busy routes. Fares should be strictly monitored, and drivers and conductors should be trained in traffic rules and good behaviour. A fixed time table and special seats for senior citizens and the disabled should be introduced.
I hope the concerned authorities will pay attention to this matter at once.
Yours faithfully, Anil Sharma Lalitpur
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- CDC Class 10 Compulsory English model paper · 10 marks
Dodhara Chandani dry port gets environmental approval
Kathmandu, May 23
The proposed Dodhara Chandani dry port and check post in far western Nepal has moved a step forward with the government's approving the environmental impact assessment (EIA) report. The Rs15 billion construction project is located in Dodhara Chandani Municipality, Kanchanpur district, and is listed as a national priority project by the government. The construction site is spread over 250 bighas (189 hectares). On April 30, the cabinet cleared the use of 63 hectares inside Gaurishankar community forest, a buffer zone of Suklaphanta National Park, for the dry port.
According to the EIA, 15,057 trees need to be felled and; as per the Forest Clearance Guidelines, 10 compensatory trees must be planted for every tree cut for development projects. Project officials say that 150,525 compensatory trees need to be planted. "The dry port will be built under an Indian grant. A memorandum of understanding will be signed soon between the two neighbours," said Anish KC, a civil engineer at the Nepal Intermodal Transport Development Board. "Discussions are at an advanced stage," he said.
Dodhara Chandani dry port will be the first business gateway to India from Nepal's far west. The site is 245 km from India's capital New Delhi and 1,200 km from Gujarat state. The dry port will facilitate trade with other Indian states like Rajasthan, Uttarakhanda, Punjab and Haryana. The project is expected to lower transportation costs and the time taken to import goods from India.
The World Bank conducted a feasibility study for a dry port at Kanjabhoj in Dodhara Chandani Municipality a decade ago, and the Nepal Intermodal Transport Development Board prepared another report in 2016.
A. Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the text above. (5×1 = 5)
a. Dodhara Chadani dry port will occupy ……….. of area in Kanchanpur.
b. The Forest Clearance Guidelines directs the government to plant ………….trees to replace a felled tree.
c. The project will go ahead with ………… funding.
d. New Delhi is ………… far from Dodhara Chadani dry port site.
e. From the text above, it is seen that Nepal ………… necessary things and materials from India.
B. Answer the following questions. (5×1 = 5)
a. What is the estimated construction cost of Dodhara Chadani dry port?
b. When was it approved to utilize 63 hectares area of Gaurishankar community forest?
c. What does 'the two neighbours' in paragraph 3 refer to?
d. Do you think this project will affect positively in nation's economic growth? Why?
e. Is this the first attempt of Nepal Government to set up a dry port in the far-western Nepal?
Kathmandu, May 23
The proposed Dodhara Chandani dry port and check post in far western Nepal has moved a step forward with the government's approving the environmental impact assessment (EIA) report. The Rs15 billion construction project is located in Dodhara Chandani Municipality, Kanchanpur district, and is listed as a national priority project by the government. The construction site is spread over 250 bighas (189 hectares). On April 30, the cabinet cleared the use of 63 hectares inside Gaurishankar community forest, a buffer zone of Suklaphanta National Park, for the dry port.
According to the EIA, 15,057 trees need to be felled and; as per the Forest Clearance Guidelines, 10 compensatory trees must be planted for every tree cut for development projects. Project officials say that 150,525 compensatory trees need to be planted. "The dry port will be built under an Indian grant. A memorandum of understanding will be signed soon between the two neighbours," said Anish KC, a civil engineer at the Nepal Intermodal Transport Development Board. "Discussions are at an advanced stage," he said.
Dodhara Chandani dry port will be the first business gateway to India from Nepal's far west. The site is 245 km from India's capital New Delhi and 1,200 km from Gujarat state. The dry port will facilitate trade with other Indian states like Rajasthan, Uttarakhanda, Punjab and Haryana. The project is expected to lower transportation costs and the time taken to import goods from India.
The World Bank conducted a feasibility study for a dry port at Kanjabhoj in Dodhara Chandani Municipality a decade ago, and the Nepal Intermodal Transport Development Board prepared another report in 2016.
Answer
A. Fill in the blanks
a. Dodhara Chandani dry port will occupy 250 bighas (189 hectares) of area in Kanchanpur. b. The Forest Clearance Guidelines directs the government to plant 10 trees to replace a felled tree. c. The project will go ahead with Indian grant funding. d. New Delhi is 245 km far from Dodhara Chandani dry port site. e. From the text above, it is seen that Nepal imports necessary things and materials from India.
B. Answer the following questions
a. The estimated construction cost of the dry port is Rs 15 billion. b. The cabinet approved the use of 63 hectares of Gaurishankar community forest on 30 April. c. 'The two neighbours' refers to Nepal and India, which will sign a memorandum of understanding for the grant. d. Yes, I think the project will affect the nation's economic growth positively. It will be the first business gateway to India from the far west, so it will make trade with Indian states such as Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana easier. It will also lower transportation costs and the time taken to import goods. e. No, it is not the first attempt. The World Bank conducted a feasibility study for a dry port at Kanjabhoj about a decade ago, and the Nepal Intermodal Transport Development Board prepared another report in 2016.
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